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Newspaper
Cuba Pilot
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1887
Page
1
A collage of sale notices weather notes political mentions and local updates from Cuba and surrounding areas. It includes ads for livestock and property for sale a sheriff candidacy notice correspondence on drilling for water and various community appeals and personal notices.
A terse item outlines Cuba W C T U chapter events with regular meetings on alternate Thursdays at 3 PM starting July. It mentions a district convention in Clyde in September and a state convention in Saliva in October with delegates appointed at each meeting.
A long report covers the Republican County Convention details at Bellville Kansas for October 1887 with delegates per precinct and voting rules. It notes entertainment plans to raise funds for delegates and lists officials in the W C T U and related remarks on a Troy post office defalcation. It also includes several local notices about storms and a humorous age riddle.
Eyewitnesses report a thunderbolt hitting near the old town wall and street, knocking down two mules on Andrew M Larsen's lot. one mule died on the spot. Several residents felt the shock but no fatal injuries are confirmed. The event prompts concerns about safety and harsher liquor restrictions near rail stations.
A cluttered advertisement page touts wood gates and farm gear from A Kas, wallpaper, and land listings with commissions. Lang Arbuthnot and Shimek promote apple cider tobacco knives and silverware while selling Flying Dutchman plows with a guaranteed satisfaction promise.
Notice is given that Samuel Demers, Register, will hear final proof for Samuel W Oliver for entry No 16 962 in Republic County at Belleville Kansas on August 26 1887. Witnesses: Mahlon Taworth Haworth Aaron Engle Wan Brownlee of Cuba Republic County Kan.
Public notice states Patrick Durzan has filed for final proof to support his claim. The proof will be in Belleville Kansas on August 26 1887 before the Probate Judge. Witnesses named are Joseph Horoush Zook De Baker and James Shalda, all of Cuba Republic county Kansas. Samuel Demers, Register.
An ornate 19th century advertisement touts Goeller Bros Arnica Salve as a cure all for sprains bruises ulcers neuralgia toothache and skin conditions with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund priced at 2 50 per pot. It lists uses from cuts and fever sores to piles and chapped hands and promises the best salve in the world.
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